resonate
verb
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Resonate vs. Reverberate
Resonate and reverberate each have at least one meaning that is concerned with sound, and they carry a degree of overlap in their definitions. However, there are some subtle differences between them that are worth observing. Resonate typically suggests that a single lasting sound is produced; reverberate, on the other hand, indicates that an initial sound is followed by a series of echoes. In terms of the contexts in which they are used, resonate often involves a person (“that passage of the book resonated with many young readers”); reverberate, on the other hand, is more likely to be used of a thing, such as the aftermath of some major event (“the shock caused by the assassination reverberated across Europe”).
Examples of resonate in a Sentence
Lorraine Ali, Los Angeles Times, 22 Nov. 2024
That story resonated deeply with admissions officers, illustrating the value of persistence and the capacity to grow through adversity.
—Dr. Aviva Legatt, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
Clicks Talent is a team of influencer marketing experts who know how to use data to create content that truly resonates.
—Molly Peck, USA TODAY, 21 Nov. 2024
But these are themes that resonate with all families, not just mine.
—Jaclyn Greenberg, Parents, 21 Nov. 2024
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“Resonate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/resonate. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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